Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Morton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,595

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%15,244

Two or More

2.7%451

Asian

2.3%377

Hispanic/Latino

2%329

Other

0.7%109

Black

0.5%85

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%325

High School Diploma

18.6%2,151

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%795

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%1,289

Associate's Degree

11.7%1,352

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%3,555

Master's Degree

13%1,510

Professional Degree

1.6%183

Doctorate

1%119

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

46.4%

Graduate+

15.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,400

Median Renti

$1,074

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%5,437

Renter-Occupied

20.1%1,372

Total Units

7,350

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%314

$50K–$100K

1.1%58

$100K–$150K

6.7%363

$150K–$200K

19.1%1,037

$200K–$300K

35.9%1,951

$300K–$500K

25.1%1,362

$500K–$1M

5.2%282

$1M+

1.3%70

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

163

$750–$1,000

387

$1,000–$1,250

178

$1,250–$1,500

155

$1,500–$2,000

278

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%111

2010–2019

8.7%638

2000–2009

9.6%708

1990–1999

9.9%726

1980–1989

9.9%724

1970–1979

17.8%1,307

1960–1969

19.2%1,414

1950–1959

11%811

1940–1949

5.3%386

1939 or earlier

7.1%525

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%5,053

Electricity

22.9%1,558

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%164

Other

0.3%19

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,402

Mean Household Incomei

$117,972

Per Capita Incomei

$48,602

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

7,842

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%210

$10K–$15K

2.5%169

$15K–$20K

1.5%102

$20K–$25K

2.1%142

$25K–$30K

2.3%155

$30K–$35K

4.6%312

$35K–$40K

1.7%113

$40K–$45K

4.6%310

$45K–$50K

2.8%191

$50K–$60K

5.8%396

$60K–$75K

7%474

$75K–$100K

14.3%976

$100K–$125K

14.2%970

$125K–$150K

10.5%715

$150K–$200K

9.5%646

$200K+

13.6%928

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

130

Residentsi

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes83% occupied$573/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8104 homes99% occupied$452/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,402/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

54.4%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

40%

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

5.6%

Who Receives This Housing

79.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.2% of subsidized households are minority

42.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

89.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3772.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

175

United Kingdom

Germany

India

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,606

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,624

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

806(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured

Morton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026